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Mount Hedgehog via the UNH Trail

The trail takes you to the summit of Mount Hedgehog

Basic Information:

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Type: Day Hike - Loop
Distance (Total): 4.8 miles / 7.7 km
Elevation Gain: 1,270 feet / 387 meters
Minimum Elevation: 1,250 feet / 381 meters
Maximum Elevation: 2,520 feet / 768 meters
Hiking Season: - All Year Long
Things To See: - Mountain Views - Summit
Difficulty: Intermediate
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The trail takes you to the summit of Mt. Hedgehog (2520'). The grade is moderate and only the final sections require a little extra effort. The advantage in taking the loop in a clockwise direction is to view the Presidential Range and Mt. Washington as you reach the summit from the South.

Hedgehog is strikingly shaped with Allen's Ledge on the north, and the huge East ledges on Little Hedgehog. The vantage point from Allen's Ledge, located 1.1 miles up the west fork of the trail, affords remarkable views of Mt. Passaconaway, Mt. Chocorua, the Moats, the presidential Range, the Carrigain Range, and many other eastern peaks. On a clear day even the observatory on top of Mt. Washington is visible.

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Latitude: 43.9967354266 degrees / 43° 59.804' / 43° 59' 48.25"
Longitude: -71.3642692566 degrees / -71° 21.856' / -71° 21' 51.37"
Location: Conway, New Hampshire, United States

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This trail leaves from the Downes Brook parking area just east of Passaconaway Campground and 13.5 miles west of Conway on the Kancamagus Highway.

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Created by Nck on 12/07/2007
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